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Become a Family Photographer

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From lighting and posing to post-production, this learning path teaches the art of family photography from start to finish. Understand the unique opportunities and challenges involved with family photography, get creative, and learn to use Photoshop and Lightroom to make your photos the very best they can be. Finish with a strong portfolio to share with prospective clients.

In this learning path,

  • Learn how to pose children outdoors and at home.
  • Master using light to create creative family portraits.
  • Understand post-production techniques specific to portraiture using Lightroom and Photoshop.

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Hours 20
Instructors Lauren Enright, Chris Orwig, Erika Thornes, Natalie Fobes
Language English
Subjects Art & Design

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Lecturer in Photography $40k

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Photography 2 $50k

Photography Faculty $52k

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Principal Photography $123k

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Kids Photography: Posed Outdoor Portraits

Join photographer Lauren Enright for a look at the techniques behind creating great natural-light portraits of kids in the environment that's most comfortable for them: the...

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Kids Photography: At Home (You were viewing this course)

Learn techniques for taking intimate, natural portraits of kids in their own homes. Family photographer Lauren Enright shows how to plan, scout, shoot, and edit great candid...

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Kids Photography: Newborns

New parents want photographs of their kids every step of the way—including all their first moments. Family photographer Lauren Enright shows how to plan, scout, and shoot...

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Exploring Photography: Family and Group Portraiture

In this course, Pulitzer finalist Natalie Fobes shows how to capture engaging portrait shots of couples, families, and other groups using a variety of posing and composition...

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Learning Natural Light Portrait Photography

Lighting can make or break a portrait. Photographers often try to improve light using flash or lighting panels, but that hardware can be expensive, tricky to learn, and a pain to...

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Silhouette Photography: Shooting and Post Processing

Sometimes shapes tell better stories than shadows. A silhouette of a person or object can be a powerfully expressive, graphical representation of a person or scene. Besides,...

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Learning Photoshop Portrait Retouching

Want to improve your portraits, but can't afford to spend hours obsessing over distractions and discoloration? In this course, Chris Orwig shares techniques that can help you use...

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Kids Photography: Retouching with Lightroom Classic CC and Photoshop

Photographing kids comes with a unique set of challenges. The best portrait of a kid might be a quirky shot of a kid with a funny expression—not usually what you're looking for in...

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Photoshop: Filters for Photography

Photoshop filters run the gamut from simple to complex. In this course, photographer and educator Chris Orwig shares some best practices, and highlights the optimal filters for...

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Creating a Photography Portfolio

An effective photography portfolio presents the photographer's best work in ways that showcase their images, engage viewers, and convey their personal brand. In this course,...

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From LinkedIn Learning
Hours 20
Instructors Lauren Enright, Chris Orwig, Erika Thornes, Natalie Fobes
Language English
Subjects Art & Design

Careers

An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).

Photography Stylist $35k

Photography Agent $35k

Photography Desk $40k

Lecturer in Photography $40k

Photography Lecturer $42k

Photography Tutor $46k

Junior Photography $46k

Photography 2 $50k

Photography Faculty $52k

Commercial Photography $52k

Photography Labs $71k

Principal Photography $123k

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